The room was very private - completely peaceful, nice A/C, solid WiFi. I also appreciated the clean towels, and the laundry service was about $3.25 for me. Travel from the DMK airport was not too bad, and indeed the public transportation system is the best way to do this. The neighborhood is pretty chill, with a nice Italian restaurant nearby; some mix of foreigners and locals, but not touristy, for better and for worse; there is a Thai health center a few blocks away with a public park. I think ultimately this is a basic and solid place to stay at a very good price, with the essentials covered.